Baby Boyd is growing up so quickly before our eyes...
- His 9 month appointment ended up being closer to 10 months, but his growth is right on track. I'll post the stats once I find the note that they're scribbled on - most likely it's at the bottom of the diaper bag. No scheduled immunizations but I opted for him to receive a flu vaccine. He'll get the second booster next month.
- This kid is all about movement. He is walking like a champ (still with support) and finally has CRAWLED! We were all blown away because it seemed like he was going to pass that stage. Everyday he goes a little bit further and faster.
- Just today Boyd crawled to the bathroom where I was getting ready, got
up on his knees and reached up to clutch my calves. Then he switched to holding onto my skirt, all while balancing on his knees. I was impressed!
- He has started to stick his tongue out a lot and will even play around to imitate us when we stick ours out. I was holding Boyd and talking to D at the same time, when I saw out of the corner of my eye that Boyd was leaning over to try and get my attention. He had his tongue out and when I stuck mine out, he gave me a huge smile.
- Did I mention that earlier this year I won a BOB Revolution stroller through a Facebook contest? It was basically just like the one my mom bought us from REI. I ended up selling it to my friend at a low price since she watched Boyd for a few days when I first went back to work. Anyway, I entered another contest and was just notified that I am the winner of an ErgoBaby Organic carrier! We have one that I bought months ago and absolutely love, so I'll probably keep this one and stash it in the car for hikes and grocery store/mall trips.
- Pushing limits and testing boundaries are par for the course at this age, I've heard, and Boyd is definitely there. For example, he will crawl over to the heater in his room and get super close before looking over to see if I'm watching. Then he'll put a hand out and I'll say "no touch." And he'll sort of move towards it again.
- He just got over a nasty cold and I suspect he got it from a play date friend. Lots of sneezing, trouble sleeping, runny noise, decreased appetite, and general irritability. Luckily it seems to be a short illness - just a couple days.
- We had a fun play date a few Sundays ago with my friends Sara and Susan. Their kids are John (6 months) and Claira (19 months). We all made something for brunch and then ate and played with our kiddos. See that pile of stuff in the photo below - bags, outerwear, presents - that was just what Boyd and I brought! Sometimes I feel like a bag lady with all of the baggage I schlep around.
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| Play date with friends. We plan on doing these mama brunches once a month. |
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| Boyd loved playing with new toys at a friend's house. This is also how he picked up a bad cold too! |
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| Due to lack of snow and ground insulation, the hydrant in front of our house sprung a leak. The city water utility came out and spent over an hour fixing and replacing the pipe. |
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| Fun at Costco. |
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| They sell little Mini Coopers at Costco! So adorable and I love that it looks like the one my dad used to own. He loved that little car. I seriously thought about buying this for Boyd and holding onto it for a couple years until he could use it. Then I realized: 1) we don't have space for it, 2) my husband would kill me, and 3) it cost over $200. |
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| Happy kid in the back seat! We still have to install the big new car seat. |
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| Still loves bath time like nobody's business. Seriously, he can happily sit in the tub for 30-45 minutes. |
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| No more Cuties before bed - I think the acid upset his stomach a bit. |
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| A one-sided love affair. |
